Seat Ibiza 2002 - 2008 - The most common problems and breakdowns

PROBLEM - Noise from the front suspension on uneven surfaces.
CAUSE - Weak front shock absorbers due to oil loss.
REPAIR - Replace the front shock absorbers with a modified version.

Seat Ibiza - ALL WINE MODELS 6LZ8R012699 
PROBLEM - Tapping from the front suspension on uneven surfaces.
CAUSE - Separated or broken rear bearing of lower suspension arm.
REPAIR - Fit the new lower suspension lower bearing.

Seat Ibiza - ALL MODELS WITH MANUAL GEARBOX (IDENTIFICATION NUMBER 0A4, 02S, 02R, 02Q, 0A8) 
PROBLEM - Vibration from the gear lever space when the engine is idling.
CAUSE - Inadequate transmission lever counterweight design.
REPAIR - Remove the shift lever counterweight. Modify the counter of the gear lever so that it is shortened (cut) by 60 or 65 mm. Refit the shift lever counterweight.

Seat Ibiza - ALL MODELS 
PROBLEM - The central brake light does not work. Rear window washer / wiper system error.
CAUSE - Electrical installations damaged next to rear door / boot hinges.
REPAIR - Repair the electrical installation.

Seat Ibiza - ALL MODELS 
PROBLEM - The engine is starting hard and pulling poorly, the engine malfunction indicator light (MIL) is lit.
CAUSE - Timing chain tensioner error.
REPAIR - Install the modified timing chain spanner and rollers.

Seat Ibiza - ALL MODELS FROM 06/05. 
PROBLEM - The central brake light does not work. Rear window washer / wiper system error.
CAUSE - Electrical installations damaged next to rear door / boot hinges.
REPAIR - Repair the electrical installation.

Seat Ibiza - ALL MODELS WITH 4-CYLINDER PETROL ENGINES 
PROBLEM - Engine vibration, hesitation and ignition problems under light engine load, engine failure indicator (MIL) illuminates.
CAUSE - Defective coil (coils).
REPAIR - Perform a diagnostic check on the coils and repair as needed.

Ibiza - ALL MODELS WITH MANUAL GEARBOX (ID. NUMBER 0A4, 02R)
PROBLEM - Difficult to shift in and out of 5th gear, gearbox pops out of 5th gear. Loud noise from the transmission when changing gears.
CAUSE - Incorrectly adjusted 5th speed synchronous fork.
REPAIR - Inspect the transmission for internal damage. Replace / repair parts as needed. Check that the 5th speed synchronized fork is set correctly.

Ibiza - ALL MODELS WITH BMS ENGINE CODE, FROM 10/07 
PROBLEM - Rattle from the engine at idle and when driving in 3rd and 4th gear at 1000-1400 rpm.
CAUSE - Improper version of the crankshaft pulley.
REPAIR - Check crankshaft pulley number. If the number is 045 105 243 c, the pulley should be replaced.

Ibiza - ALL MODELS WITH DIESEL ENGINES AND AIR CONDITIONING (AC) 
PROBLEM - Poor performance or air conditioning system failure.
CAUSE - A loose air conditioning compressor clutch damages the compressor drive shaft grooves.
REPAIR - Install a new air conditioning compressor.

Seat Ibiza  1.9 TDI 
PROBLEM - Knocking from the engine at idle, loss of power, black smoke from the exhaust.
CAUSE - Excessive wear on camshaft camshaft tips and rockers, damage to fuel injectors.
REPAIR - Inspect the valve rockers and camshaft for damage and replace if necessary. Inspect the fuel injectors and injector adjusting bolt for damage and replace if necessary.